Question

In 2012 Staci invested $14,500 in a savings account for her newborn son. The account pays 3.6% interest each year. Determine the accrued value of the account in the year 2030, when her son will go to college. Round your answer the nearest cent.

In the year 2030, the accrued value will be $

Answer 1

Answer: $23,896

Explanation:

In the year 2030, the number of years since the investment would be;

= 2030 - 2012

= 18 years.

As the question does not mention that the interest paid is compounded, simple interest will be used;

= Amount + (Amount * interest rate * number of years).

= 14,500 + ( 14,500 * 0.036 * 18)

= $23,896